Harvest when pods give a rattling sound when shaken. Delayed harvesting leads to pod shattering and poor seed germination later. The mature plants may …
Jacquiline Nakandi
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Banana Weevil This is the most devastating banana insect pest in the eastern Africa region, Uganda inclusive. Damage is worst in neglected plots. The …
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By John Odyek Uganda needs more technological and practical software application solutions in order to tackle problems faced by smallholder farmers in the agriculture …
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By Apollo Mubiru Fish maw traders have petitioned the Parliament Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries over what they have termed as excessive …
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By Juliet Waiswa The State Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries, Bright Rwamirama, has encouraged insurance companies to tailor products to cater for …
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Soil preparation Garlic will tolerate some shade but prefers full sun. While one can have cloves sprout in gravel pits, garlic responds best in …
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Rice requires more water than other plants. It is recommended to plant rice in lower parts of the field to reduce the drought risk …
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By Ritah Mukasa Half cake, also called shortcake mandaazi is a common pastry consumed at breakfast in many homes and workplaces. It is also …
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By Ibrahim Ruhweza Over the past few years, there has been increasing tension over indigenous foods and seeds. Food experts say they are declining …
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By AFP With its massive output of soybeans, beef, cotton and now corn, Brazil has become one of the world’s top agricultural powers. But …
